Family Fun
Richmond and Wayne County, Indiana is full of Kid Friendly Fun! Bring the entire family as you enjoy these fun activities. Enjoy the Enchanted Fairy Trail, Fossil Trail, chocolate Trail and many more family friendly activities!
1907 CB&Q Way Car caboose historically restored by The Wayne County Railroaders Association (WCRA). Enjoy the beauty of the outdoor garden railway and tour the caboose on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month April thru October noon to 5pm. Open at additional times by special request.
Cycling and Fitness Warehouse, on S. 3rd in Richmond, across from the Cardinal Greenway, rents free bikes. They also rent helmets and locks. Bikes are available on a 1st come 1st served basis.
Funding for this program is made possible through grant funding by Reid Health.
Brookville Lake is situated in the picturesque Whitewater River Valley with traces of prehistorical Indian mounds known for their archaeological significance. Something for everyone. Brookville has a 5,260 acre lake that is great for fishing complete with 10 ramps around the lake and four marinas. There are picnic and camping areas, beaches, and cabins for rent.
This is a great park course that packs a bit of a challenge with a lot of out of bounds and water hazards. All tee pads are 4x11 concrete pads which lead to a bright white basket. There are 18 pads with 9 baskets. This brand new course (Fall 2021) is built for all players. Come into the park and play a round and then hit up town for antiques or one of our locally owned restaurants.
Play in an inner city public community park that offers a unique variety of 8 baskets.
Clear Creek Park has plenty of amenities at your disposal; a dream basketball court, sensory playground, sensory garden, pickleball courts, picnic areas, and a baseball diamond.
New and vintage comic books, action figures, graphic novels, Pokemon cards, Funko Pops, and Dungeon & Dragons.
Established in 1883, Dougherty Orchards is the oldest family owned and operated orchard in the state of Indiana. Dougherty Orchards has been growing apples for 138 years and creating family memories for generations. Visit the petting farm, enjoy a donut sundae, or try one of our wines or wine slush.
A small, historic skating facility (since 1950), great for parties! Hours:
Nov 1-March 31 - Wed 5-8 p.m., Family Night Free Admission;
Sept 1-May 31 - Sat 6-9 p.m., all ages
June 1-Aug 31 - closed for summer - parties only
Admission is $1.75; skate rental is $.50 or $1.00 for speed.
The Earlham Nature Reserve System (ENRS) is an initiative uniting multiple properties and more than 400 acres of land managed for diversity, sustainability, research, teaching and recreation. The ENRS is comprised of natural areas on the College’s back campus and other natural areas owned by the College across Wayne County.
Owned by NASCAR driver Tony Stewart. A 0.5 mile high-banked clay oval hosting Pennzoil World of Outlaws, USAC, Modifieds, All Star Sprints, Late Models, 360 Sprints, and other series. Season: April-Oct. Ticket prices and race times vary.
Richmond's first and only escape room! Work with a team to solve puzzles, answer riddles and escape! Each room is themed and always a fun adventure.
A full 1/24 scale Slot Car Racing business with four Race tracks. 2 Tri-Ovals, 1 Hill climb road course, and 1 Scale 1/4 mile drag track. We have a full line of parts and accessories.
The city of Richmond's name has come to mark a period of geological history dating back 440 million years ago. The "Richmondian" or the "Richmondian Age" describe a period in time where rock formations with names like "Whitewater," Liberty," "Waynesville" and "Arnheim" accumulated on the bottom of an ancient sea where east central Indiana and west central Ohio are now located.
This course sits in the biggest park in Richmond, IN. It plays through the some of Indiana's old growth forest, and uses all of the terrain features of the park. This 18 basket course is challenging, yet not so hard that it scares new players away.
This skate park has a really fun bowl, plus a variety of crazy ledges and rails.